DEPT OF JUSTICE, FED PRISON INDUSTRIES, 320 1ST STREET NW -- Material Mgt Branch, WASHINGTON, DC 20534-0001

83 -- 100% COTTON YARN SOL 1PI-R-0931-98 DUE 012998 POC Contract Specialist, CHRISTIAN, ROSANNA, 202/305-7268 Unicor, Federal Prison Industries, (FPI) Inc. This is a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for one year. Product: 100% Cotton Yarn, Size 13.5/1, Color White with a 4.80 to 4.90 twist to be well carded and evenly spun. 74 Grains per skein and a minimum breaking point of 125 LBS. All cones must have a three degree and 51 minute taper. Maximum Quantity 2,000,000 Lbs Minimum Guaranteed Quantity 315,000 Lbs. Additional information will be provided in the solicitation. Delivery is FOB Destination to USP Terre Haute, Indiana, Delivery is required 30 days after receipt of delivery order upon award of contract. Only responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered by the Agency. No telephone request, all request must be in writing on your company letterhead paper, stating your company size Large/Small. Fax your request to the ATTN: Minnie James, Contract Specialist Fax. (202) 305-7363. Note: Evaluation for this requirement will be based on the offerors Past Performance/Best Value, not necessarily on price alone. Past Performance will be valued at 50%, Price 25% and Specifications 25%. (0357)

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